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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
PASS THE LOCAL. OPTION BILL.

Singular as it may seem, in the re-
CEN canvass of the liquor question i'll
New York, the prOhibitionist and the
iiquor men fraternizcd. They met upon
the same platforms. contributed TO the
same funds, made speeches 20 the Same
end, and TO all intents and purposes
we're of accord. Ii is not worth while
to examine into the causes for this
alliance, which, il we were 10 permit
the prohibitionists themselves to
characterize it, might be called a part
nership between righteousness and the
devil. Whatever brought il about, il is
patent that the union was effected.
There is something Of the same
spirit latent in Missouri, but 1t has
failed to take shape because the domi-
nant party has, so far, been willing to
advance in the matter Of temperance
legislation as fast rs prudent revolution
can go.
A great many very good people are
oiltCh 1T tllC hiit"'" VI "'sio
ism. They forget that nature does not
| perform her great functions with a
rapidity that makes them visible to the
momentary glance. They 90 not re-
member that the tree only attains its
growth in years; that the rocks are
| only formed in centuries, and that the
eternal hills are piled mp only after the
lapse of cycles. And yet, with II race
older fhau the civilization of our coun-
Try, these ardent reformers de-
| sire to change their habits and the
character OF theirlaws as if by a stroke
of lightning.
1t will not do. .
IL is impraciicabic.
What then?
Why 60 sensibly and nationally
about it.
No same person who knows anything
about it, will pretend that prohibition
can be enforced in a cosmopolitan city
like St. Louis. 1t cannot be done.
| Then, if a man really desires to abolish
the saloon where he lives, why will
he not accept a law that will permit
him to do il? Why will he persist in
forcing upon an unwilling people a
law which they do not want, when he
is unwilling to endeavOr to enforce
such a law where he says the people
desire it?
Give Missouri real local option, by
counties, and towns of $500 or 5000
inhabitants, and we will soon know
how much the people wish for prohi-
| bition, for it will be Ill their power to
| obtain it wherever they do, and where
evcr they have such a public opinion
as will sustain the law once it is put
into effect.
The baneful influence of putting q
law into nominal effect where the pee
Pile are opposed to and. would fail to
enforce it ia, that its non-Observamce,
the contempt with which the best
known law would be disregarded,
would bring all other law into dis
repute. e.
The liquor interests must be content
with local option, as, il they are not,
the pubic feeling upon temperance will
break all restraints and give us state
prohibition.
The Missouri Legislature will do the
state, and the democratic party, a
service, by passing a good local option
law
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
The Lafayette County Bible Society

The Lafayette COUNTY Bible Society held its
annual meeting at the Christian church,
Sunday evening. March g, 1857.
The meeting was opened with religious eX-
ercises conducted by Rev. ". T. Mcclure.
In the absence OF the president. d.. Coz
don. vice-president, presided.
Rev. j.. Wright. state agent, aud Rev. Jas.
Greer, bible distributor, addressed the
society.
Tho minutes Of The last annual meeting
were re4d and approved.
The treasurer reported, showing that lie
had collected during the year S122 s., aud
had paid the American Bible Society, ~ do
nation, $40, leaving Il balance IN his hand OF
- 50.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:-Elder G.. W. Terrell, presi-
dent; Rev. q. l.. Leyburn, vire-pre>ident
j. f. RvIand, secretary: l.. 4. jesse, treas.
urer; c.. II. ltoyle, depo>itary: Judge Rich
ard Field, j. Il. Shelby. Jr.. j. u. Conner.
A. A. Lesueur and u. q. phetzing, excel
tive committee.
subscriptions were then raised as follows
To make Elder Terrell a lie member
of the society SO O'
To make Mrs. Terrell same........... - o.
To make Rev. w. T. Mcclure same. l" OC
Cash collections . II
IoLal----.- -. gov ~
The society then adjourned with benedic'
ton. j. L. RYLAND, Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Art Craze.

The latest art work among aides Is known
as the French Craze tor decorating china,
glassware, etc. II is something eMtireiy neU,
and is both profitable and fascinating. Il Is
very popular in New York, Boston am! other
Eastern cities. TO aides desiring to learn the
Art, We will send al elegant china PLAGUE
.sl3e Is inches), handsomely decorated. for Il
model, together with box of materiaI, 100
coiored designs assorted in flowers, animals,
soldiers, landscapes, ETC.. complete. with
full instructions, upon receipt Of only 81 90.
The PLAGUE alone is worth more than the
amount charged. To every lady ordering this
0utft who encloSes the address of live ether
ladies interested M Art matters, to whom we
can mail our new catalogue of Art Goods. We
will enclose extra and without charge,a bean
iitu! 80 inch. gold tinted PLAGUE.
Address. THE ENTIRE NEWS co.
febl2m3 Syracuse, n, Y,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Farmers

Send 10 cents to The tricky Ash Bitter>
Co., st. Louis, Mo-, and get "a copy OF "rhe
Horse Trainer"
A complete system, teaching how to break
and train horses in Il mild and gentle way,
requiring no elaborate apparatus, nothing
,aore than can be found in any stable in the
country-a rope and strap. Every one hand
ling horses should have a copy. mchl2t4
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

re in Kansas City. The Wabash route


to 61-absent II. What the result
would be was known to the frieads OF
railroad legislation previous to the
vote, but as the senate bad amended
the joint committee bill in several i'm
pOrtant particulars this vote was
forced to clear the track tor the senate
bill, thus doing away with the necessr-
ty of another vote in the senate had the
bill will be favorably reported by the
house committee in a few days and will
probably become a law.
The New York Times closes d long
editorial review of President CIeve-
lands first " years III office rs tot
l1Ha;r.Any II who takes the
tfoAhle tOrefect what was hoped and
f6ared % Dir. Cleveland two yeais
ago, and to compare with that the con-
dition into which the executive branch
of the government, 50 iag Is il is sub
ject to the influence Of the president.
has been brought, must acknowledge
that there is solid ground for the deep
and widespread confidence he has I'M
questionably inspired. OF this conf
dence the evidence is overwhelming.
The votes OF men who now regret that
they did not support him, and vino are
grateful tina he was elected c0usti.
tute a POLITICAL force that, if it could
be registered to-day, would he OF im,
e significance. Its chief siguiti.
canoe would be in the proof that 3
man who dares do his duty faithfully
can DEFY the politicians of either party
Or both"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
NOTICE. 40 CONTRACTORS.

:
MDNDAY. MARCH 2I-r. Iss7,
one Wooden Fridge Tor construction 10 b,
bHiit over Horseshoe creek on The road between
Napoleon and OAK Gr0Ne, about wO-and-u-hII AT
mines vest of Bates CIty.
letting TIli lake place at bridge size at 10
O'clock, a. IN. fian and srcciii attiona will he
sc. il at time and place of letting. Contractor
II 10 give bond with approved security for
'.iaInia'ning said bridge four yea IRON date
OF acc' plane" Of same. Commissioner reserves
the right 10 reject any o. All bids.
Esd /: u WEEpI<. Commissioner
hoyie q son $ uoLice IN another column. | fa-wIf
special interest TO the ladies. ,It We
50 glad tn annonnoo ~. tour 6
'"''i'c'' anu twenty
Wy a'''ieihehl !;as been ;iadr between GIVE
rev Milling Comuany AMI fine con,r,c. lESi.
% built IN. min In. mil, oo. mcAl
thai 1t VIII again he in full operation S,UE
a week.
5 Will again commence running to the
The ST. J"reph & Lexington railroad on ="
OF May. The, track Will he rInc4i -, p,m,,'
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Waddell'S Patent and Red L. have not been
beaten. Like Banquo's ghost, they will not
down. except when eaten. Having again
been put up" they still wear the crown as
the whItest. purcst and most superior flours
These, with the other grades of flour. can be
had at all grocery stores. Exchanges made
ut the office of Jno. W. Waddell ~ CO.. dlltf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that | have taken
INTO my business ut this place "A partner, Mr..
Leroy Farmer. Mr.. Farmer is a practical.
registered druggist of several years exper-
fence. also 4 thorough business man. ! take
pleasure in commenting him to my patrons
of the past. Thanking the good people of
Lexington aud vicinity for past favors. |
solicit IL continuance of the same.
Very Respectfully,
slt.,r ~ e
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Kansas City Real Estate

Is now, rs in the past, the best paying in
vestment for capital IN the west. This year
promises TO eclipse all others.
We are now offering lots in Troost Park, II
new and elegant addition of 90 fifty foot lois,
OF TroO>t Avenue, the finest residence street
in Kansas City, four blocks from present ter
minus of Troost cable, no pcettier addition
around the city, not an imperfect lot in the
whole plat, no grading needed, nc city taxes.
Price l.Io6 for Il fifty foot inside lot. $500
cash, balance l. 2, and 3 years. SEND 10 Us
at once for plats and particulars.
CowHERD BROTHERS.
Ill West eth street.
feb 12tf Kansas CITY. Mo,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Brooklyn Eagle:-''There are three
republican papers which are entitled to
a good deal of sympathy-tbe Chicago
Inter Ocean, Philadelphia Press and
New York Tribune. They suffer from
soul stomach every time they hear a
good word about the president. This
keeps them under the influence of a
sour stomach ninc-tenths of the time.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Sedalia Democrat:-"The republic
CAM in congress would willingly pen
sion the confederate veterans if by so
doing they could furnish an excuse Tor
keeping up the high tariff taxes. And
we predict that before ten years such
a proposition will come from their side
of the house,"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

The state supreme court has decided,
in the Fotheringham case, that prison
ers cannot be removed from the pcni-
tertiary for the purpose of testitying in
court. AS heretofore, dispositions will
have to be taken.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
WIN. III. CARTER

D STATE AGENT, ~CoLDWATkR.
IL kANSAS Has for sale IL, 900 acres OF puck
Ell lands in Barber and ComanChc county, Kan
sas, all admirably suited for farming and ranch
purposes. These lands me among tie best in
the state amt will be sold extremely low. VIII
Juy and sell lands. pay Ia. &c for a0n-res-
1dcnts- Correspondence st !citct and Cilarges
moderate Refer 10 any prominent business
MAN in Laftvette County. Mo. uoy2-tt
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Foreign dispatches indicate that
peace is anything but assured. Aus
tria thinks.war is more likely TO come
from Russia than between France and
Germany, and she is making extensive
preparations.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

WILL SELL ICE THIS SEASON AZ T!IE
Il following rates: One iundred pounds and
over At 20 cents per hundred; iiny pounds and
under Que hundred, 40 cents per hundred. All
amounts itnier uily pounds VIII Ec ~Oit Il: one
hall cent per pound. All amounts over twenty
hV" pounds VIII be ltuL away IN r"jTI-crafUrs
when desired All amounts mticr twenty-five
pounds viii he lst Ut I'll %air. l., ~. y,tu-
orders With q. VI Meet. AT the citc scu'cs. ana
they vii be promptly attended To.
tplIJ mi = I. A.l.y
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
FOR A LIFTED FIVE 0NnY

LNUR Il IlnlteI tine only, I VIII give
FIVE GEMS REBATE
on every dollars worm Of Merchandise bought
AT my stores ior Cash
JOHN Il. JORDAN,
>s,inn NJ,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

1t is feared that the emperor OF Ger
mapy will not live to reach his 9O!h
birthday, on the 22nd inst, for which
event great preparations to celebrate
have been made.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

The Mcintyre bill, a~pprOpriating
$3.50, 900 for additions TO and repair Of
the state capitol building, passed the
house last Tuesday, As 1t had already
passed the senate, it only requires die
signature of the governor 10 make it 3
law. This it will reGeive, as the gov
had urged its passage by a mes
sage to the Legislature early il She
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

The whipping post in Delaware
looks very much like a relic of barbar-
ism. Nevertheless 1t does produce Il
very wholesome terror of the law.
ThoDtked lash on the naked flesh is a
7mE&al auent.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
FOR SALE.

TWO WOHk HORSES, FURNI- n
l. TURE WAGON, Piano Truck. In
two Farm agons and Il set al wagon Ky
h IN IS. Apply at once to
mchAii JAMES
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Pope, in the course OF an adj
to the Sacred College in reply to
congratulations upon the ninth an.
kersary of his coronation, said that
Without Rome aud without temporal
power the Pope would never he free
and Independent.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
HERMAN ARAgSE,
SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER.

GENT OF THE GERMAN FIRE INSUR-
IA ANCE COMPANY, OF Ererpnr:, III. one
OF the best reputed InsuI a'ce comp Inirs in the
The United states. Ny rates for insurance are
moi nuNnrnpl Inv lnN nnnl nr rinn innIaI-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

At the regular meeting of the Con-
gregational ministers of Chicago, held
last Monday, resolutions of coincidence
upon the sickness of Henry Ward
Beecher, which it vas proposed to
telegraph to Mrs. BeeCher, were voted
down. The opposition was based up
on the alleged h~eterodoxy of Mr..
Beecher's views regarding the future
state,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

The great land sale of 6o,OO0,O GOO
acres to a New York syndicate Is pro-
nounced a great big no such thing by
Land Commissioner Sparks.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Between Sc, 900 and S1,OOO,O0o
of the new Atchison, Topeka " SANTA
Fe 5 per cent. bonds have been mark
eted i'm London.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

The Texas drouth commissioners re
port that the situation of the drouth
sufferers has been much ~eXaggerat-
ed. but that aid is still needed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Minnesota wheat has been going T."
Europe of late via New Orleans, which
is something rev in the history OF the
trade.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
SALE

To 1f1.IV NNI.F.
yINuE UNDERSIGNED WILL -
/ sell. at Pubic Auction. to the
highest bidder, on his farm. eight Stsbo
miles southeast al Lexington, on -A14
the WarrenSbGrg road, and . miles north OF
Maygi"w, on The G. y a. railroad, on
TUESDAY. MARCH -. IaSI, !
the following property tO-WiI:-Thr impnrfcy
Angus bnll. Lord Erc,tcrirk 1S5~l - head 6t
ihSli grade short Horn Cows aud Iiviirrs. aI
hrcd I" tho above bull; ~ mead ri half blood
angus iI'lirfS. coming E"irlInES. all bl: ok
mules, from above CONS aad bnli; II hclt uI
nan blood AnSus Steers. coming y"arllu%S; :
!. All OF h ali blood Angus iIrit"rs. coming two
year-ni'is, bret to above bun: / new tnur--.at
Carriage and liunc,-. made hy -. Russell.
I~kiM>:-NE"r months credit with per cent.
interest. purchaser gIyIn: note win apuruycd
security iIh"ial discount tor cash
J t.ELtpSbE,
SIa Nam Street. Kansas cav, Mo.
i"tfnScit" 20, Mo March /. iss1. inst;
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

The Emperor William sent a dispatch
to Inc Pope thanking the Holy Father
for his supportin the German elections
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Our advice to the friends of The
railroad and militia bills, both of which
failed to pass the house, is to join for
ces and pass both bills, but if this can
not be done, we agree with the legisla-
tor who said elf the railroads can be
without law, they can be run
without militia"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Six inches OF snow fell i'll all the
New England states last Saturday.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Weeklg gutelligeater.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Hannibal has struck natural gas.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

Total SIC. $50 -
now propose to surrender to yul these claims
az Of to-day. You accounting to me for interest
nom to-day at Is per cent on the whole sum TIL
paid And ] VIII wait II months Tor pay IBent
III said rate OF interest. thereby @tvin. to The
county the advantage at interest OF l per cent.
on the said $40 2I1 0f-Sl. as is. In addition
thereto, | will deduct ior present settlement
from the whO'e claim a sum which Will b" equal
L, 10 per cent. on the sum total u. the 6 per cert.
Judgments aud interest, to Wit:
Ten per cent. on 81 ,.65 -. .......... 81 T2s 81
This sum- added to The | sos 6s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-23
SMIsCsIla1Ieuu5.
A second-Hand Furnace.

"A Boynton furnace will be sold cheap for cash. Can be seen at any time, Inquire at THIS OFFICE.
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-23
Fiftieth Congress--First Session.
WAsH1NeToN, Dec. g.

l 1 SENATE.-Mr. Dolph introduced in the Sen-
 ate bill to provide for the payment of claims for damages by Indian depredations.
 The bill was referred to the committee on In 1 dian affairs
 The Senate then took up the joint resolu- I tion introduced by Mir. Dolph on the 18th inst. proposing constitutional amendment I on the subject of marriage and divorce and prohibiting bigamy and polygamy. The proposed amendment is in the following l words: Congress shall have power to legis- l late on the subject of marriage and divorce by general laws applicable alike to all States and territories, and neither bigamy nor po- lygamy shall exist or be permitted within the United States or any place subject to their jurisdiction. MT. DoIph addressed the Senate in behalf of the joint resolution
 The Senate at 1:45, on motion of Mir. AL 1ison, proceed to executive business, and at it's conclusion adjourned until Wednesday, the 4th of January.
 HoUsE.-When the House met to day the desk recently occupied by MT. Moffatr of Michigan, who died in Providence hospital this morning, was draped in emblems of mourning and decked with flowers. The chaplain in his prayer made a touching allu- sion to the departed representative.
 After the introduction of several unimpor- tant resolutions, Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, addressed the House, paying high tribute to his late colleague MT. Moffatt, and sub mitted suitable resolutions expressive of the regret with which the House heard of his death and providing for a joint committee of seven Representatives and three Senators to superintend the funeral and escort the re- mains ot the deceased to the place of burial
 The House then at 1:15 as a mark of re- spect to the memory of the deceased, ad- 1888
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-23
Mother Goose Fair.

The club rooms of the G. A. c. and w. w. c. presented gay appearance on the after noon and evening of the 20th inst. Part of the members of the clubs took characters from "Mother Goose" The costumes were very pretty and appropriate for the charac- ters, which were; The "King and Queen of Hearts, Master w. Beers and Miss Nettie Moore; ''Mother Goose," Miss Ellie Ditmars: .'Bo Peep" Miss Gertie Cowles; f'Tom, the Piper's Son. Master Herman Hendrick
 ''Jack and Jill.'i Master F. White and Miss Bessie McDowell; ''The Bachelor" with his shelf of bread, cheese and mice, Master Her bert Hendrick, and the little "wife" in her wheelbarrow, Miss Edith Wing; ftJack Sprat with his fat and jolly wife," R. Peckham and P. Farnsworth; ''Little Boy Blue" (Arthur Wing) slumbered on the haystack. A large black shoe held the 'Fold woman" Miss Car rie McDowelD and her large family, and ''poor pussy" was drawn from a rustic well by Master c. Beers. The rooms were decor ated with flags, bunting. Fancy articles, cake, candy, hot tea and coffee, sandwiches, etc., etc., were sold. Much credit is due the lads and lassies for their skill in so successfully carrying out the evenings entertainment.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-23
New Years At the White House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The President will receive as follows on New Years day, January 3: At il 8. m. the members of the cabinet and the diplomatic corps; 11:15 8. m. the chief justice and associate justices of the Supreme court of the United States, the judges of the United States court of claims and the judges of the Supreme court of the District of Columbia; 1:20 a. m. senators and representatives in Congress, the com missioners of the District of Columbia and the judicial officers of the District ex mem bers of the cabinet and ex-ministers of the United States; Il; ;45 a. m. officers of the army and navy; 1910 the regents and the secretary of the Smithsonian institution, the commissioner of agriculture, the civil service commissioners, the interstate commerce commission, the assistant secretaries of the departments, the assistant postmasters gen. eral, the solicitor general, the assistant at torneys general, heads of bureaus and the president of the Columbia Institute for the Deaf and Dumb; 1925 the associated soldiers of the war of 1S12, the associated veterans of the war of 1S45, the Grand Army of the Re- public and the members of the Oldest Inhab- itants association of the District of Columbia; at 12:45 reception of citizens, which will ter minate at D. m. The President will be as- sisted by Mrs. Cleveland and the ladies of cabinet. Mrs. Cleveland's Saturday after noon receptions will begin on Saturday, Jan- uary ', and continue on alternate Saturdays through the season.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-23
TELEGRAPHIc JoTTINGs.

Owing to an emeute among the students of the University of St. Petersburg the 1nstitu- tion has been closed.
 Secretary Endicott was rendered an infor- nal reception and an elaborate dinner at the Richelieu Hotel in Chicago yesterday by leading Chicago citizens.
 Dr. Ferdinand Vandere Hayden died yes terday morning at his residence in Philadel- phia after O long illness. He was dis tinguished scientist and was widely known as geologist.
 J. c. McMahon of Fairfield, Vt., and Mike Harrigan of Newton, Mass, wrestled at Music Hall Boston, last night, collar and elbow, best two in three falls, for $500. McMahon won.